Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Crested Butte in 1988
Location Gunnison County, Colorado, USA
Nearest city Crested Butte, Colorado
Coordinates 38°53′59″N 106°57′54″W / 38.89972°N 106.965°W / 38.89972; -106.965 (Crested Butte Mountain Resort)
Top elevation 12,162 feet (3,707 m)
Base elevation 9,375 feet (2,858 m)
Skiable area 1,165 acres (4.71 km2)
Runs 121
23% beginner
57% intermediate
20% advanced/expert
Longest run 2.6 miles (4.2 km); Peak to Treasury
Lift system 16 (4 high-speed quad chairs, 2 quad chair, 2 triple chairs, 3 double chairs, 3 surface lifts, 2 Magic Carpets)
Terrain parks 2
Snowfall 300 in (7.6 m) per year
Snowmaking 282 acres (1.14 km2)
Web site http://www.skicb.com

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is a ski resort located at Mount Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort opened in 1960 and has since developed a long and unique history. Known for offering extreme and diverse terrain, the mountain is considered one of the birthplaces of freeskiing. They have helped revolutionize skiing by starting freeski and Telemark skiing extremes competitions. Crested Butte has also been called home for many revolutionary skiers such as Seth Morrison and FIS Alpine Ski World Cup and Winter Olympics athlete Wendy Fisher, as well as extreme sports film production company Matchstick Productions.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort, is considered an adventure ski destination. It has abundant green and blue groomed trails to more advanced longer trails and the famous extreme limits of the North Face and Headwall. The town’s activities include many diverse and distinctive bars, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. The 2010-2011 season is the Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s fiftieth year of operation.

See also


Crested Butte Mountain Resort Official Page


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